Gold prices have surged over $700 this year, recently surpassing $3,350 per ounce, with some analysts forecasting a potential rise to $3,500 by the end of May. This rally has been fueled by strong central bank demand—particularly from emerging markets—alongside increased speculative activity in derivatives markets. While short-term corrections are expected, possibly dipping below $3,000 over the summer, the long-term trend remains bullish. Silver, which has lagged behind gold, is projected by some to reach $38–$42 per ounce this year, with the potential to retest its historic highs if momentum builds. The global silver market also faces a growing supply deficit, now projected at nearly 149 million ounces for 2024.
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Value chart of all American Silver Eagles and the value they have according to the most prestigious grading companies.
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Gold prices have recently soared to unprecedented levels, surpassing $3,245 per ounce, driven by escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and investor demand for safe-haven assets. The imposition of steep U.S. tariffs—up to 145% on Chinese imports—prompted retaliatory measures from Beijing, intensifying global market volatility and diminishing confidence in traditional assets like the U.S. dollar and Treasuries.
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Platinum has not been this cheap vs gold since 1907 AD. You read that right! In over 110 years we have not seen platinum values slump this far versus gold.
Check out these following long term charts on platinum prices versus gold prices in US dollar since the late 1800s. and throughout this post-1971 full fiat currency era.
For those searching for long term physical precious metal value buys, look to platinum (and silver at the moment over palladium and gold bullion). Keep a multidecade longeterm timeframe in mind.
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Gold and silver prices tumbled in a volatile trading week, with gold fighting to hold $3,000/oz and silver erasing months of gains. The gold-silver ratio surged past 100:1—signaling historic undervaluation. Bullion was exempt from new tariffs, fueling massive COMEX inflows and setting the stage for a potential precious metals mania.
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A new wave of silver stackers is organizing a coordinated buying event, reviving interest in silver squeeze movements. A high-net-worth tech entrepreneur surfaced on Twitter, revealing he has pulled 12.69 million ounces of silver from COMEX over four months after shifting away from ETFs. Precious metals prices are climbing, with silver surpassing $34/oz and gold reaching a record $3,082.57/oz, while analysts suggest silver may soon outperform gold. Market trends indicate growing institutional interest in bullion, with signs of continued tightening in global silver supply and increased demand from major investors.